Movies & TV with Iconic Laundromat Scenes

Ah, the holidays.
The perfect time of year to relax and curl up on the couch with a cup of hot cocoa and a great movie or TV show. In honor of the cozy season, Golden State Laundry systems has selected 5 movies that either use a laundromat as a central plot point or contain a pivotal laundry scene. Sit back, relax and enjoy as we count down these sudsy cinematic outings.

TV

Friends S1, Episode 5 : The One With The East German Laundry Detergent (198

One of the most pivotal moments in the infamous Ross & Rachel saga takes place while Ross is teaching Rachel how to laundry. Their chemistry heats up as they throw more loads into the wash. Spoiler: In the last scene, they share their first kiss.

Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog, Episode 1 (2008)

This delightfully campy Whedon mini-series sees Neil Patrick Harris playing a charming super villain who meets and falls in love with a very pretty girl in a laundromat. Most of the show’ most romantic scenes and memorable musical numbers take place in a laundromat- proving that the magic of love can be found in the most unlikely places. It’s the perfect show to give you a little sentimental feeling this holiday season.

Movies

Fight Club (1998)

Director: David Fincher
Stars: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham CarterDavid Fincher’s Academy Award nominated film is full of thrilling surprises and dramatic plot twists. The pivotal laundry scene of the film takes place when Edward Norton’s character ‘The Narrator” sees love interest Marla Singer (played by Helena Bonham Carter) in a laundromat. The Narrator observes Marla stealing someone’s laundry from a dryer and selling it to a thrift shop, solidifying their offbeat romance.